A British tourist is among two people to have been reportedly injured in a shooting at a Benidorm nightclub.

Spanish police have put the holiday resort into lockdown around the main strip, Calle Mallorca.

One person, who claimed to witness the incident, said a group of five men had targeted two others.

One victim is believed to be British while the other is reportedly Moroccan, the Mirror reports. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.

Footage purportedly filmed in the area shows police and other emergency service vehicles with their lights and sirens on.

A large police presence was reportedly seen at the resort. (Image: @hibbybilly2002)

Four bullet casings are said to have been found at the scene - while a hunt for the alleged shooter or shooters is under way.

Locals and tourists have taken to social media last night to express their shock at the incident.

One witness wrote: "Nothing like a rush of emotions when you’re sat in a bar in Benidorm and all of a sudden 15 cop cars pull up outside pull two people out of a car because there’s been a shooting two minutes up the road from where you’re at."

Another user, holidaying in the resort, posted: "First night in Benidorm and witnessed a shooting fks sake what a start to a holiday."